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“Our thoughts and prayers go out to Dan's family. Dan worked with Oriel for 2 years, he was a great person and a pleasure to be around. A...Read More »
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1 of 29 | Posted by: Oriel Therapeutics, Inc. - NC

“I was Dan's high school hockey coach for several years. He was a good hockey player and a great guy to be around.
I also enjoyed Dan and his family...Read More »
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2 of 29 | Posted by: Dick Sanborn - rapid city, MI

“My thoughts and prayers are with all of Dan's family in this sad and difficult time. I worked with Dan at Inspire Pharmaceuticals and remember his...Read More »
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3 of 29 | Posted by: karla

“Gale & I could not believe the news when we heard of Dan's death. We remember Dan as a wonderful young boy that all of us at First Baptist of...Read More »
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4 of 29 | Posted by: Pastor Kenneth Sharp - Flushing, MI

“Pam - I just heard about Dan today and want to extend my deepest sympathy to you and the children. The uncertainty of tomorrow is something I and...Read More »
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5 of 29 | Posted by: Tony Byrd - Clayton, NC

“I worked with Dan briefly at Inspire Pharmaceuticals. I am very saddened to learn of his passing and pray that the family finds comfort and peace. ...Read More »
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6 of 29 | Posted by: Karol LaCroix - Cary, NC

“To Dan's family,
Please accept my condolences on behalf of many of the Inspire Pharma folks that knew Dan in the early years. He had also helped...Read More »
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7 of 29 | Posted by: Christy Shaffer - Chapel Hill, NC

“So saddened to hear of Dan's death...I have wonderful memories of his witty,caring,fun,smart,outgoing personality...I'm sute he was a wonderful...Read More »
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8 of 29 | Posted by: Holly Walker-Herr - Flushing, MI

“I am deeply sorry to hear about your loss of "Couch Dan", I had the great pleasure of meeting him in Cleveland and Detroit when they came to play in...Read More »
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9 of 29 | Posted by: DENISE SCHONS - WHITE LAKE, MI

“From the Schmidt family to the Routhier family, our hearts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I'm so sorry for your loss.
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10 of 29 | Posted by: Jeff - Flushing, MI - Friend

“Pam,I was so sorry and completely shocked to hear about Dan's passing. You and the kids are in my prayers and thoughts. I would have been there in...Read More »
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11 of 29 | Posted by: Ann-Marie (Pyscher) Schmidt - MI

“So sorry to hear.... Haven't seen Dan since HS, but can only assume he was just as awesome as a husband and father as he was as a teammate and friend...Read More »
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12 of 29 | Posted by: Rob Mayville - Longwood, FL

“I am so sorry for your loss. You will all continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
Ranae
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14 of 29 | Posted by: Ranae Goodwin - Clayton, NC

“I was so sorry to hear about Dan's passing. He was an invaluable 'member' of our Company and helped me get the business off the ground. He will be...Read More »
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15 of 29 | Posted by: Milton Werner - Atlanta, GA

“Pam, Nicholas, & Charlotte,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this difficult...Read More »
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16 of 29 | Posted by: Ami Medlin - Clayton, NC

“Mrs. Routhier,
Although there aren't any words to really help ease the loss you bear, just know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
With...Read More »
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25 of 29 | Posted by: Janine Frantz - CLAYTON, NC

DanHiltonRouthier, 43, passed away on January 27, 2013. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, January 31, 2013 at Tippetts Chapel FWB Church at 4:00p.m with Dr. Steve Flint officiating. He is survived by his wife, Pam Routhier, son, Nicholas Routhier, daughter, Charlotte Routhier, father, Douglas Routhier, mother, Willie Routhier, brother, Larry Routhier, sister, Suzanne Flint. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to The Jimmy V. Foundation, 106 Towerview Court, Cary, NC 27513. The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 31, 2013 from 2:30 to 4:00p.m. with service to follow. Condolences may be made to the family at www.mclaurinatpinecrest.com. Arrangements by McLaurin at Pinecrest, Funerals & Cremations, Clayton.

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Our thoughts and prayers go out to Dan's family. Dan worked with Oriel for 2 years, he was a great person and a pleasure to be around. A contribution has been made to the Jimmy V Foundation in Dan's Honor.

I was Dan's high school hockey coach for several years. He was a good hockey player and a great guy to be around.
I also enjoyed Dan and his family at First
Baptist Church in Flushing, Mi. I know
Dan will be missed.

Posted by: Dick Sanborn - rapid city, MI Feb 06, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with all of Dan's family in this sad and difficult time. I worked with Dan at Inspire Pharmaceuticals and remember his quick smile, sense of humor and intelligence. I pray for God's comfort and blessings for all of you.

Posted by: karla Feb 05, 2013

Gale & I could not believe the news when we heard of Dan's death. We remember Dan as a wonderful young boy that all of us at First Baptist of Flushing cared so much about. God Bless the whole family as you go through this time. We'll be praying for you.

Pam - I just heard about Dan today and want to extend my deepest sympathy to you and the children. The uncertainty of tomorrow is something I and most people struggle with. If we can ever do anything to help you, do not hesitate to contact me. Tony Byrd

I worked with Dan briefly at Inspire Pharmaceuticals. I am very saddened to learn of his passing and pray that the family finds comfort and peace. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.-Karol LaCroix

Posted by: Karol LaCroix - Cary, NC Feb 04, 2013

To Dan's family,

Please accept my condolences on behalf of many of the Inspire Pharma folks that knew Dan in the early years. He had also helped the G-Zero Therapeutics team at UNC more recently. Dan was always highly regarded as a professional.

So saddened to hear of Dan's death...I have wonderful memories of his witty,caring,fun,smart,outgoing personality...I'm sute he was a wonderful husband, father,son,brother, mentor and friend to all those he touched in his life.My sympathies to the family...I know he will be fondly remembered by many even those of us who haven't seen him in many years ....may your many happy memories help sustain you through your tears and heavy hearts.

Posted by: Holly Walker-Herr - Flushing, MI Feb 02, 2013

I am deeply sorry to hear about your loss of "Couch Dan", I had the great pleasure of meeting him in Cleveland and Detroit when they came to play in tournaments. He was common conversation about hockey with my nephew Jeff and I know that Parker had a great love and respect for his "Couch Dan". I am very glad to have met him.

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Losing a true friend is one of the most painful experiences a person must endure in life. Everybody at some point has lost a friend, and it is hard for us to accept that a person we shared so many moments with and trusted with so many things, is no longer in our life. I haven’t seen Dan in many years but will miss him dearly and cherish many special moments we had together.

Dan and I spent many of our High School and college years together. We got in trouble and did things I probably won’t share with my kids. Dan taught me how to change an eight to a zero on my license which brought us a few perks. I will miss his smile and laughter, his competitiveness, his uncanny ability to remember numbers, his jump shot which I would never admit was better than mine, the name “Routhier” on a back of a jersey and the wrong size tuxedo at my wedding – it’s funny what you remember about someone over the years. Thankfully, our memories are a great way to carry a piece of our loved ones with us wherever we go. Hopefully, this isn’t necessarily a goodbye, but just a different kind of hello!

I can’t believe he’s gone!

Losing a true friend is one of the most painful experiences a person must endure in life. Everybody at some point has lost a friend, and it is hard for us to accept that a person we shared so many moments with and trusted with so many things, is no longer in our life. I haven’t seen Dan in many years but will miss him dearly and cherish many special moments we had together.

Dan and I spent many of our High School and college years together. We got in trouble and did things I probably won’t share with my kids. Dan taught me how to change an eight to a zero on my license which brought us a few perks. I will miss his smile and laughter, his competitiveness, his uncanny ability to remember numbers, his jump shot which I would never admit was better than... READ MORE →

Posted by
Jeff Schmidt
from Flushing, MI - Friend
on
February 01, 2013

I honestly do not know what would be the fondest best memory, there are WAY too many to count! Dan took me under his wing in high school - and he became a very great friend which continued all thru college at MSU. We also met Dan's beauty wife Pam at MSU who totally completed him! The VERY best memories of our lives literally include Dan and Pam! Dan was our best man at our wedding...and much much more. His smile and puppy eyes and that laugh of his! It is a shocking huge huge loss for us even thru time and distance. I'm so sorry Pam - I am there in a heartbeat should you ever need, anytime...just like you two always were!

Posted by
Ann-Marie Schmidt
from Flushing, MI - Friend
on
January 31, 2013

We will never forget the support Dan provided us while a member of the Mite team he coached. Stephen had just gone through a traumatic injury and while in the hospital Dan stopped by with a picture from the team with everyone holding up four fingers to represent his number. It was the biggest pick me up a kid could ask for, and Dan went out of his way to stop by, check in, and hand deliver it. From all the Pratt family to the Routhier family we are so sorry for your loss.

I haven't talked to or seen Dan since high school, but he was always one of the 'good guys'. He had a great sense of humor and was such an incredibly kind, smart guy. We had a number of classes together and he always made me laugh. I'm so sorry to hear of his passing.

Posted by
Rachelle (Koenig) Stoller
from Oswego, IL - High School Friend
on
January 31, 2013

Dan always had the biggest grin on his face, that same smile I see in his obituary. It was such fun watching he and my husband Brad play hockey together in high school. We are so sorry for your loss....

Posted by
colleen stephenson
from flushing, MI - friend
on
January 31, 2013